By Elisabeth Brigham By Elisabeth Brigham | September 13, 2023 | Lifestyle Feature Features Fitness
Whether you prefer to break a sweat in the studio or at the spa, these five healthy havens will have you refreshed and ready for the season ahead.
Yoga at the Preserve
MANDUU
Looking to mix up your fitness regime? Let us introduce Manduu: a boutique fitness destination specializing in whole-body electrical muscle stimulation. This innovative 15-minute, ultra-low-impact workout is gentle on the joints, muscles and tendons and matches the results of hours spent in a traditional gym. Each session is personally tailored to the client and includes a full-body scan using InBody™ technology to measure skeletal muscle mass, total body fat, visceral fat, metabolic rate and more to track your fitness journey accurately. The best part yet, your first session is completely free. 3733 Westheimer Road
HEYDAY
It’s time to get your glow on! Heyday River Oaks sets a spectacularly high bar for facials everywhere with its personalized skincare, progressive products and, of course, professional guidance. As for what’s on the menu? Think professional peels, light therapy, Nano infusion, Hydro Wand infusion and so much more. Oh, and did we mention that the ultra-luxe membership gives clients full access to a personalized monthly facial, 50% off enhancements and exclusive discounts on products? Sign us up! 2024 W. Gray St.
RYDE
Cyclists, rejoice! RYDE is upping Houston’s workout scene, and with two locations (including a new space in River Oaks), getting on the bike has never been easier. This indoor cycling studio pulls out all the stops—from industry-leading instructors and an immersive riding environment to state-of-the-art equipment and a community-focused ethos. In class, expect nothing less than 45 minutes of high-intensity fitness, showcasing a full-body, beat-based workout complete with exhilarating music. 2005-D West Gray, 402 West 11th St., letsryde.com
THE PRESERVE
Nestled among Houston’s lush atrium greenery and gardens sits The Preserve, a 15,000-square-foot boutique gym spanning two levels with indoor and outdoor amenities. Boasting a bevy of personal-training options and weekly group classes (including pilates, outdoor yoga, weights and cardio), this members-only club is sure to have a unique workout fit for your health and wellness goals. Top-notch fitness equipment and machines are effortlessly woven throughout the space, alongside a 25-meter short-course pool, outdoor yoga deck, upstairs studios (home to pilates reformers and cycle bikes) and so much more. 3303 Audley St.
LIFE TIME SIENNA
You know what they say, everything’s bigger in Texas, and the debut of Life Time Sienna is no exception. Marking its 12th location in the Houston area, the 124,000-square-foot athletic country club features a state-of-the-art workout floor, dedicated studios, seven pickleball courts, luxury dressing rooms, LifeSpa (the club’s signature full-service salon and spa), a fast-casual LifeCafe restaurant and much, much more. Feel the burn at the studio’s unique group classes (may we interest you in yoga, barre or cycling?), or catch some rays at the outdoor beach club, complete with a six-lane lap pool, waterslides and poolside bistro. 8421 Highway 6, Missouri City
Photography by: Photo Courtesy of The Preserve